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LG53 DKU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,013 mi
Last recorded142,013 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 DKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,013 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 215/55R16V (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 142,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking sphere (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 215/55R16V (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seat Belt Unable to check ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 11 Mar 2017 122,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seat Belt Unable to check ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,454 miles

MFD shows air bag fault

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,617 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,844 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake calipers close to touching brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,348 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LG53 DKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG53 DKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG53 DKU registered?

LG53 DKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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